Gefecht

dasNoun

skirmish; combat; battle

English translations

  1. 01

    battle

  2. 02

    engagement

  3. 03

    fight

  4. 04

    skirmish

Word details

German meaning
Eine kleine militärische Auseinandersetzung oder ein kurzes Scharmützel.
English meaning
skirmish
Synonym
Scharmützel, Zusammenstoß
German example
Es kam zu einem kurzen Gefecht zwischen den Truppen.
English example
There was a brief skirmish between the troops.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Gefecht
Plural Form
die Gefechte

Example sentences with “Gefecht”

  1. Das kurze Gefecht endete ohne Verluste. (The short skirmish ended without casualties.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Gefecht' a formal word?

Yes, 'Gefecht' is a formal term often used in military or historical contexts to describe a minor engagement.